Etiquette

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Martxer said:
Just to be clear I am not moaning about wash merley enquiring as to boating etiquette when passing other boats.

I am new to boating this year and so far have been using common sense such as giving other boats plenty of room driving past ppl at anchor as a no wake zone.

when someone passes at such close pproximity as you can tell the time on the ladies watch as she waves I felt this was too close / dangerous.

So in your view is it ok / the done thing to be reckless out at sea?
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You need to be prepared for anything when out at sea!
 
Following evening we were heading up the Channel (6knot zone )after watching the sunset when we were passed in the channel by another boat still on the plane. He did slow down after passing us , he was then passed by a rib and the other boat seemed to take offence to that ,one of the passengers gestured vigorously as if milking a cow ?
 
Some thoughts from someone who enjoys motor boats and sailing boats, from a sailing point of view:
  • I understand that a motor boat at planing speed usually makes less wake than at displacement speed, so fast boats are ok
  • When there is good breeze, the sails mostly eliminate roll so wakes are not an issue. Everyone is happy. This wind-created anti-roll stability works best when sailing boats are heading upwind or crosswind, and much less so downwind.
  • When winds are light, a wide berth given by a large motor boat is very much appreciated
  • I do wish skippers of larger motor boats would sometimes turn around and observe vessels they have overtaken, either to witness and learn from the mayhem they have caused by passing too close, or to appreciate the very friendly wave of thanks returned when leaving a wide berth
  • Sub 30 feet sailing boats best cope with wakes by approaching them at 45° and I am ~always~ happy to make this modest course adjustment, given sufficient warning and room to manoeuvre. Taking a wake at 90° leads to huge bangs as the boat pitches and a different set of contents spills on the floor vs. rolling induced contents.
  • There’s no point in getting emotional if you get rolled about by a wake. That would make a bad situation worse. My tip, whether at sea or on the road, is to label the offending boat or car as the bad vessel/vehicle. By cursing the inanimate boat or vehicle rather than the skipper or driver, emotions are more readily tamed.
Ultimately everyone at sea or on the river is out for a good time. Etiquette and colregs help ensure we can all get along together, or further apart, quite happily. That explains my tired arm at the end of a voyage, worn out after waving and smiling at all passersby all day long :).
 
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PCUK hit it on the head when he said “You need to be prepared for anything when out at sea!” Being rude to others is not the answer.
The sea takes no prisoners.
 
LiftyK said:
When winds are light, a wide berth given by a large motor boat is very much appreciated
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And when the fishing boat is at anchor, a wide berth from sailing boats is also appreciated. Unfortunately it never happens as we get used as a waypoint. Then the lines get wiped out by keels.
It works all ways. People just need to be more considerate of all at sea!
 
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